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Bone Density Scan, Peripheral Site

Montana rates for HCPCS 77081

A low-dose imaging scan that measures bone density at a peripheral location such as the wrist, forearm, or heel, used to help assess bone strength and screen for bone thinning conditions like osteoporosis. It uses a specialized low-radiation X-ray technique rather than a standard X-ray picture.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $15 · 10th–90th $15$180%20%40%90th$15Professionalmedian $23 · 10th–90th $9$560%5%10%10th90th$23$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$93.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$39.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$18.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$58.88
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$83.18
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$18.20
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$83.18
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$21.88
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$37.15